Kearney First UMC Podcasts

A Summer of Seuss: A Butter Way

Welcome to the fifth sermon in the Summer of Seuss series!  In this sermon, Pastor Matt reminds us that God calls on us to follow Christ's example of being peacemakers for the sake of God's redemptive work in the world.

Congregant Conversations: Shay Ellis Part 1

For the next three weeks, Pastor Matt interviews our Summer and Fall Youth Ministry Intern, Shay Ellis.  In this first part of the interview, Shay shares a little bit about herself and her experience as a youth in our church.

A Summer of Seuss: The Zax and the Way of Jesus

Welcome to the fourth sermon in the Summer of Seuss series!  In this episode, Pastor Matt reminds us that our convictions and living out our convictions matter, but we are also called to more.  We can't let our opinions and ways get in the way of walking with, loving, and caring for others.  We may learn something from one another when we take the time to stop and listen.

Walking with the Word: Liminal Spaces

Oh the Places You'll Go! In this episode of Walking with the Word, Pastor Matt reflects on Pastor Seungli's goodbye sermon and how God walks with us through the limbo or liminal spaces of our lives.

Summer of Seuss: Off We Go

In this sermon, Pastor Seungli reminisces on his time here at Kearney First.  He reminds us that God promises the Holy Spirit is with you and walking with you no matter where you are in your life journey.

Walking with the Sermon: Why Do We Do What We Do?

"Why do you do what you do?"  A question that many of us have thought about or have been asked by another person.  In this podcast episode, Pastor Matt ponders Jack Besse's sermon from Sunday and the question, "Dad, why do you do what you do?"

Summer of Seuss: Imaginations Gone Wild

What are your gifts? What are you passionate about?  In this episode of our summer series "Summer of Seuss," guest speaker Jack Besse shares how anyone can use their gifts and skills to the glory of God and the benefit of the community.  We all have different gifts and we are called to use them.
The link to the video Jack uses as part of his sermon can be found here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OFX3Amjvr90

What Is VBS?

Summer is here and one of the most anticipated summer events at church is VBS! In this podcast episode, Jeanine Spangler, our Children's Ministry Director, shares what a day at VBS looks like.

Summer of Seuss: Sizable Matter

Welcome to the first sermon of our summer series: Summer of Seuss!  In this sermon, Pastor Seungli shares how just like Horton in "Horton Hears a Who," God hears us and we are important to Him as His children.

Steel Magnolias: Women's Retreat

In this short podcast, Jeanine, the Director of Children's Ministries and Pastor Jen Gibbs share a little bit about the upcoming Women's Retreat on June 2, 2024.